One fatality reported in train accident in West Redding

Metro-North police, assisted by Redding police, are investigating a motor vehicle vs. train accident at the West Redding railroad crossing. There was one fatality and three others were taken to Danbury Hospital. —Susan Wolf photo

Tuesday, 2 p.m. — Metro-North Authority has released the names of the individuals in the car that was hit by a train on Sunday. Based on the MTA police’s preliminary investigation, the lights on the crossbucks at the crossing were flashing at the time of the incident signaling the approach of a train.

Wayne, Balacky, 21 , a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at Danbury Hospital on Sunday. According to the MTA, the female driver of the automobile, Jausheema Perkins, 19, a Danbury resident, was taken to Danbury Hospital suffering from head injuries. Fakeem Morning, 19, and James Redmond , 21, both of Danbury, were each taken to Danbury Hospital with leg injuries and both were transferred to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.

The MTA Police’s investigation is continuing.

Monday, 12:15 p.m. — According to information provided by Metro-North, the train involved in Sunday’s accident with a car was not carrying passengers when it struck an automobile on the tracks at the Long Ridge railroad crossing. The automobile, a Subaru, was traveling south over the track when it was struck by the train, according to the report.

One was pronounced dead at the hospital; the other three are being treated for injuries. There were no reported injuries to the train crew.

Monday, 9 a.m. — Train service resumed on the Danbury Branch line with the 7:43 p.m. train from Danbury.

Sunday, 5:57 p.m. — Simpaug Turnpike is closed just after the West Redding railroad crossing in the vicinity of the post office as the investigation continues into the motor vehicle vs. train accident. Metro-North railroad service has been interrupted.

Substitute bus service is being provided on the Danbury Branch for the 6:11 p.m. train departing South Norwalk making all stops to Danbury.